The event will feature a moderated conversation between Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect, Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development, and John Carr, Initiative Director, with responses from Arturo Chavez, President and CEO of Mexican-American Catholic College, and Amy Rauenhorst Goldman, CEO and Chair of GHR Foundation.

Pope Francis has chosen Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to lead the new Vatican Dicastery on Integral Human Development. As the Pope’s key ally, Cardinal Turkson leads the Vatican’s teaching and advocacy on issues of justice and peace, economic inequality, and global solidarity. As a priest, bishop and Cardinal from Africa, Peter Turkson brings unique experience, knowledge and urgency to promoting and applying Catholic teaching on human life and dignity, a priority for the poor, and the pursuit of peace. Join us for this unique conversation and opportunity to ask questions of Pope Francis’ key collaborator in sharing his social mission and message throughout the world.

The 50th Anniversary of Populorum Progressioconference will explore thematic peace and justice issues that have been addressed by modern Catholic social thought, particularly those within the encyclical such as human dignity, political stru­ctures, integral human development, and internationalization. In order to garner original and creative insights, please address new initiatives derived from the document or gaps that exist within the document.

Keynote Speakers include:

Stephen Pope, Ph.D. Boston College

Ana Maria Pineda, R.S.M.Santa Clara University

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Manila, Philippines

Stefano Zamagni, Ph.D. University of Bologna

The Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame requests proposals regarding the development of the Catholic Social Tradition in the following areas:

Historical development and critique of the document and social doctrine

Address present social issues in light of the teaching of the encyclical

How the Church can forward integral human development in a pluralistic world

Now accepting proposals. Abstract is limited to 500 words. Submission deadline is November 30, 2016.

Submit by mail to:
Center for Social Concerns
University of Notre Dame
228 Geddes Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
or via e-mail: wpurcell@nd.edu